| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | No Reg |
| Aircraft Original Type: | EFW N-20 Aiguillon |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | EFW N-20 Aiguillon |
| Aircraft Version: | EFW N-20 Aiguillon |
| C/n (msn): | 001 |
| Operator Titles: | Switzerland - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | DübendorfMap |
| Country: | Switzerland |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LSMD IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Flieger Flab Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 June 2021 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 372784 |
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The EFW N-20 Aiguillon (Stinger) was Switzerland's first indigenous jet fighter aircraft with the Armstrong Siddeley Mamba turboprop chosen as the basis for the N-20's engines. The converted powerplant was named Swiss Mamba SM-1 but only six engines were built (four fitted to the N-20 with two spares). The prototype was completed in 1952 and flew briefly during a taxi test in April 1952 but development of the engine and the N-20 aircraft was cancelled soon afterwards. This is a rearward view illustrating the nice lines of the protoype, which is now on display at this wonderful museum. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 1 July 2021, and has since been viewed 695 times. |